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"is" in Spanish

está
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Notes

This is used for temporary states, feelings, locations, conditions, ongoing actions.

Summary

The Spanish translation for “is” is está.

Pronounced the same

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this está
be está

See also

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is es
it is son
was fue
was era
to be ser
was estaba
to be estar
be está
are estamos
be (2nd person singular) sé

Examples of "is" in use

There are 215 examples of the Spanish word for "is" being used:
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The people here are accustomed to the cold. La gente aquí está acostumbrada al frío.
The clothing is tailored to fit. La ropa está personalizada para que se ajuste.
Her outrage is completely justified. Su indignación está completamente justificada.
Tom is throwing a party next Saturday. Tom está organizando una fiesta el próximo sábado.
The government is considering higher import duties. El gobierno está considerando mayores aranceles de importación.
The barn is in the countryside. El granero está en el campo.
That book is sold out. Ese libro está agotado.
The bathroom isn’t very clean. El baño no está muy limpio.
The branch is full of leaves. La rama está llena de hojas.
When is the soil saturated? ¿Cuándo está saturado el suelo?

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A candle is made of wax.,
An expert is speaking.,
An owl is on the roof.,
Are you sure you want to continue?,
Bread is made from flour.,
Breakfast is ready.,
drowning person,
electric driving is on the rise,
Every shirt is clean.,
Everything is ready.,
Flour is made from wheat.,
He is all alone abroad.,
He is angry.,
He is dishonoured.,
He is eating.,
He is in the car.,
He is overconfident.,
He is somewhere about.,
He is sure about his decision.,
Her anger is completely justified.
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